Magnetic Levitation Train

Explanation: this is a museum model to demo how a magnetic levitation train works. It takes advantage of four design elements:
(1) an inhomogeneous magnetic field that repels a diamagnetic plate so that it floats about 1 mm above the track,
(2) the shape and size of the diamagnetic plate is optimized in a way so that, with the specific permanent magnet in use, the train is guided even at bends along the track without touching the surface,
(3) a linear motor using a sensor coil and two drive coils to move the train model forward,
(4) solar panels which convert solar energy into electrical energy.

The track consists of three rows of neodymium platelets which are aligned in a way so that the two outer rows are inversely polarized to the middle row on which the train model moves. As a diamagnetic material a thin layer of pyrolytic graphite is used. Pyrolytic graphite is a material which is neither ferromagnetic nor paramagnetic so that the repulsive properties of diamagnetism become effective. The linear motor senses the slight disturbances in the magnetic field between the neodymium platelets of the track thanks to the sensor coil. It switches between the two drive coils to that the model train can move along. The little electricity which is needed for the linear motor to operate comes from the solar panels on top of the model train.

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[memeome]

Pleeease...zooom...

[leskaleskaleska]

on video you can see that there is no resistance to the rails. You dont need zoom, cause you wont see anything special...

@bludger: You need a lot of power just to make such magnetic field...

[nonitennis]

I'm trying to do one for a science fair project and have been researching a lot about how maglev trains work. As a beginner with this, I don't get where the coils went and how it got connected with the solar panels on top of the train... I'd really appreciate additional info! thanks a lot! :)

[superwaffledog]

does it ever stop?...

[shamusl]

@saikiranoruganti have you made any progress on that? I'm interested to know if it worked out for you.

[slanderousndgs]

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[wbaldwin100]

@silverfox2358 Where if so can you give me some links.

[wbaldwin100]

@wbaldwin100 Pleaseeeeeee I need an Answer....also whatt is the train made of??

[wbaldwin100]

@wbaldwin100 Pleaseeeeeee I need an Answer....

[wbaldwin100]

Where is this exhibit? Also What are the necessary parts needed to build model?

[MsAnime25]

wow

[saikiranoruganti]

we made a maglev for our bachelors project, the design is now being sponsored for its application in conveyor belts. The company wants us now to design it for the Indian conditions. We have huge problems when it has to be developed for rugged applications.